Virtual monoenergetic dual-energy CT for evaluation of hepatic and splenic lacerations
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DOI: 10.1007/s10140-019-01687-y
Abstract: PurposeTo evaluate the utility of virtual monoenergetic imaging in assessing hepatic and splenic lacerations and to determine the optimal energy level to maximize injury contrast-to-noise ratio.MethodsWe retrospectively examined 49 contrast-enhanced abdominal CT studies performed on… read more here.
Keywords: conventional images; contrast; energy; virtual monoenergetic ... See more keywords
Monoenergetic reconstructions for imaging of coronary artery stents using spectral detector CT: In-vitro experience and comparison to conventional images.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcct.2016.12.005
Abstract: PURPOSE Accurate assessment of coronary stents using non-invasive CT imaging remains challenging despite new stent materials and improvements in CT technology. Virtual monoenergetic (monoE) images reconstructed from dual energy CT acquisitions potentially decrease artifacts caused… read more here.
Keywords: kev; conventional images; spectral detector; monoe ... See more keywords
Dual-Energy CT-derived Iodine Maps: Use in Assessing Pleural Carcinomatosis.
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DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2018181567
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the use of spectral CT for differentiation between noncalcified benign pleural lesions and pleural carcinomatosis. Materials and Methods In this retrospective study, patients who underwent contrast agent-enhanced late venous phase spectral CT… read more here.
Keywords: conventional images; pleural carcinomatosis; carcinomatosis; iodine maps ... See more keywords
Virtual monoenergetic images by spectral detector computed tomography may improve image quality and diagnostic ability for ischemic lesions in acute ischemic stroke
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DOI: 10.1177/02841851221130612
Abstract: Background Acute ischemic lesions are challenging to detect by conventional computed tomography (CT). Virtual monoenergetic images may improve detection rates by increased tissue contrast. Purpose To compare the ability to detect ischemic lesions of virtual… read more here.
Keywords: image quality; may improve; conventional images; virtual monoenergetic ... See more keywords
Virtual Monochromatic Image Quality from Dual-Layer Dual-Energy Computed Tomography for Detecting Brain Tumors
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DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2020.0677
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the usefulness of virtual monochromatic images (VMIs) obtained using dual-layer dual-energy CT (DL-DECT) for evaluating brain tumors. Materials and Methods This retrospective study included 32 patients with brain tumors who had undergone… read more here.
Keywords: conventional images; image; contrast; energy ... See more keywords